Roz Anderson

Born in Houston, Texas on May 20, 1951, to Herbert and Mildred Williams, Roz was educated in Spring Branch I.S.D. and graduated from Weschester High School in 1969. She attended Sam Houston State University and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in teaching in 1973. Roz went on to receive a Masters Degree in Supervision from Stephan F. Austin State. She was a proud member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. While at Sam Houston State, she met Jim Anderson and married him in 1973.

Roz taught school in Cy-Fair ISD for 7 years before resigning to raise a family. She later worked at Ser Ninos Charter School for HISD Region 4 and La Tourneau University.

Through a routine medical exam, Roz was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2001. She eventually found her way to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, where she spent the last 7 years under the watchful care of Robert Orlowski and the fine team of medical professionals there.

Roz would especially like to thank the wonderful nurses and aids on the Northwest pod of the 15th floor. Roz will forever be known to the Myeloma Group as the patient that never quit. She never gave up… Her body gave out.

Roz is survived by her mother Mildred Williams; her husband of 42 years, Jim Anderson; her son, Justin and his Partner, Jake Paulhamus; her daughter, Josalind and husband Brian Laney; her two adorable grandsons, Cash and Gunnar; brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Myeloma Research- 1515 Holcombe #429, Houston, Texas.

Ceremony to take place at Ascension Episcopal Church (2525 Seagler Rd, Houston, TX 77042) on Wednesday the 28th at 3:00 PM. Reception to follow at 4:00.

Please wear something red for Roz.